TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN WITH ZESTY MEXI-CORN AND WHITE RICE

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Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 24

Tequila Lime Chicken:
6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Large Jalapeno, Minced
1/4 Cup Cilantro, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Sea salt
1/2 Cup Tequila
4 Small Limes, juiced
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Zesty Mexi-Corn:
5 Ears Fresh Sweet Corn, Removed from cob
1 Large Red Peper, Chopped
1 Large Poblano Pepper, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Small Lime
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Pepper
1 Pinch Cumin
1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Finely Chopped
Rice:
4 Cups Long Grain White Rice
8 Cups Water
1 Pinch Sea Salt

Steps:

  • Tequila Lime Chicken: PreparationFlaten chicken breast to tenderize and place in large ziplock bag. Mince garlic and jalapeno, then add to bag. Finely chop cilantro, then add to bag. Measure half a teaspoon of sea salt, then add to bag. Measure half a cup of tequila (four shots), then pour over chicken and other ingredients. Lastly, measure 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Seal bag, removing as much of the air as possible. Mix the ingredients around in the bag very well, then place in refrigirator for at least 12 hours before grilling. On clean grill, lightly coat grill vegetable oil then heat to medium high. Place chicken on grill, and distribute remaining marinade evenly over breasts. Grill covered, about 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked all the way through. Zesty Mexi-Corn: PreparationHeat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and peppers. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper to taste. Cut lime in half and squeeze lime juice into pan. Stir and continue to cook until vegetables a slightly tender (al dente). Remove from heat, add to serving dish and toss with fresh cilantro. Rice: Bring water to boil, add rice and salt, cover and continue boiling for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

MI1KYW4Y
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sumon Rahman
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


FF GANG OP GAMING
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the corn and rice are the perfect sides. I highly recommend this recipe!


Pocox3 Pro
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the corn and rice were the perfect complements. I will definitely be making this again.


Lami Shami
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Papa toms
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lihle Zondi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the corn and rice are the perfect sides. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nwabyeze Malcolm
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the corn and rice were the perfect complements. I will definitely be making this again.


Jayden Robinson
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Vivien Ozoemena
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the corn and rice were the perfect sides. I will definitely be making this again.